Rangeen Review: A Brave, Offbeat Series With Vineet Kumar Singh In Top Form
Rangeen review: It might not be for everyone, but it is undeniably one of the more interesting and unique Hindi web series to come out this year. Rating: (3.5/5)
Rangeen review: Prime Video’s latest Hindi web series 'Rangeen' dives headfirst into a theme that’s as daring as it is unexpected: what happens when a ‘decent man’, a husband, a journalist, a seemingly upright citizen, decides to become a gigolo?
In an age where creators are constantly on the lookout for fresh ideas that break the clutter, 'Rangeen' steps up and delivers something refreshingly offbeat. The premise might raise eyebrows, but it manages to hold attention not just with its subject matter, but with the sensitivity and dark humour with which it's told.
Rangeen plot
The eight-episode series revolves around Adarsh (Vineet Kumar Singh), a man pushed into a life he never imagined, thanks to an emotional turning point in his marriage with wife Naina (Rajshri Deshpande). What begins as a personal crisis spirals into an unusual partnership with an experienced gigolo (Taruk Raina), dragging Adarsh into a world he neither understands nor fits into.
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But this isn’t a sleazy tale for shock value, it’s a deeper reflection on morality, choices, and the blurred lines we often judge too quickly. And the less you know going in, the better. Anything more would risk giving away the story’s clever twists.
How is Rangeen?
From the very first scene, Rangeen wastes no time. It cuts straight to the core conflict, letting its characters do the heavy lifting. It’s refreshing to watch a show that doesn't rely on stretched-out exposition. The pacing is sharp, the narrative constantly keeps you guessing, and just when you think you know where it’s heading, it veers off.
This is a story about breaking personal boundaries and confronting internal taboos. It entertains, but also makes you reflect on your judgments about people, choices, and desires. Rangeen is not just bold in plot, it’s bold in perspective.
Performances
Vineet Kumar Singh is the beating heart of this series. Known for his powerful roles in Chhaava and Superboys of Malegaon, Singh takes a surprising detour here, and he’s phenomenal. His portrayal of Adarsh, a man trapped between his values and vulnerabilities, is layered and hauntingly real. His eyes do much of the talking, and his discomfort in intimate moments feels painfully human.
Taruk Raina delivers an equally strong performance. From playing a lawyer in Waking of the Nation to slipping into the shoes of a gigolo, he shows commendable range. Sheeba Chaddha, as always, brings understated brilliance, and Rajshri Deshpande adds gravitas to her role as Adarsh’s conflicted wife. Meghna Malik makes a strong impact in her brief screen time.
Smart writing and sharp direction
Written by Amardeep Galsin and Aamir Rizvi, Rangeen has dialogues that bite and situations that provoke. The writing team deserves credit for crafting a story that explores a taboo subject without sensationalism.
Directors Pranjal Dua and Kopal Naithani ensure the series remains grounded, with a visual style that complements its emotional undertones. The storytelling remains focused, never losing sight of the central conflict.
A memorable line from Vineet’s earlier film Superboys of Malegaon goes, “Writer is the father of the story”, and that rings true here too.
Final verdict
Rangeen might not be for everyone, but it is undeniably one of the more interesting and unique Hindi web series to come out this year. It dares to look at a world we rarely talk about and finds empathy where we expect discomfort.
Rating: (3.5/5)
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